Originally delivered on 4/18/2021 12:12 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

April 18, 2021

Principal's Post


Pin Oak Chargers and Parents,



We have an exciting week ahead as our 7th grade Writing STAAR is Tuesday. Our teachers have prepared our students well, and we are confident they will have success. In addition to the Tuesday STAAR, our 6th and 8th graders will have the opportunity to review for their upcoming tests with creative and engaging virtual Power Hour sessions. This is also a busy time of year for Pin Oak athletics and extracurricular activities as we have soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, track, tennis, lacrosse, cross country, and UIL theatre all happening! We are truly thankful for our teachers, coaches, sponsors, and parents who are all working hard to give our students opportunities to grow and develop in and out of the classroom.



7th Grade Parents: On Tuesday, all 7th graders will be taking the STAAR writing exam. Please make sure your child brings her/his charged laptop and headphones. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.; please drop your students off no later than 8:20 a.m. Testing will likely end by 1:15/1:30 p.m., and you may pick up your student once testing in the building has been completed. We will have multiple tables set up outside in the circle drive. For safety purposes, you must physically sign out your student. After school-wide testing is dismissed and teachers have returned phones to students, you may text with your child when you arrive for them to come to the main office to be dismissed, or we will call them to the front office directly. This will likely be a slow process as we prioritize student safety. You may elect for your student to remain in office hours in-person for the day, or you may decide to pick up your student after the main pick up rush ends (likely around 2:30-dismissal). Lunch will also be available.



6th and 8th Grade Parents:On Tuesday, we encourage our 6th and 8th graders to join our Power Hour sessions virtually (SEE LINKS IN SECTION BELOW). Students who need to attend school may do so (make sure your student brings a charged laptop and headphones), and will be placed in the cafeteria for the day to engage in the virtual sessions followed by virtual office hours. Lunch will also be available.



As always, thank you,

Michelle



This Week's Schedule:

Monday: CHARGER DAY

Tuesday: STAAR TEST (7th Grade) & VIRTUAL POWER HOUR SESSIONS (6th & 8th Grades)

Wednesday: BLUE

Thursday: SILVER

Friday: CHARGER DAY

VIRTUAL POWER HOURS

TUESDAY, APRIL 20TH


6th & 8th Graders: Check out the Virtual Power Hour schedule for Tuesday, April 20th by clicking here.


Click on the subject for the Teams meeting link to the Virtual Power Hour.



8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Chinese
(Email Ms. Condron for Link)



French



German



Italian



Spanish & AP Spanish




9:20 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Math (6th Grade)



Math (8th Grade)



Algebra



Geometry




10:15 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.ELA (6th Grade)



ELA (8th Grade)




11:10 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.Science (6th Grade)



Science (8th Grade)
& IPC




12:05 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

World Cultures
(6th Grade)



US History (8th Grade)


POMS AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT @ 8PM!


Last call to place your bids and buy your raffle tickets for the "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam!


THE AUCTION AND RAFFLE WILL CLOSE TONIGHT AT 8PM!


https://qtego.net/qlink/pinoak

Below are just some of the auction & raffle items at the "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam:

(Check out the many other items available, such as vacation home rentals, orthodontics, dining experiences, and MORE here.)

AirPods Pro & Gift Card to Fleet Feet

Exercise with a pair of AirPods Pro and a new pair of shoes! Prize includes $25 gift card to Fleet Feet (valid at any location, expires 6/30/21). At $10, buy more than one raffle ticket and increase your chance to win this awesome combo. (Click on the Instabuy tab.)

Build Your Own Class Schedule

Want to make sure you get into that popular dance elective? Prefer to have PE at the end of the day? Make all your wishes come true by bidding on "Build Your Own Class Schedule".

Ice Cream Party at Pin Oak MS

Get out of class and join your friends on the fields at Pin Oak for music, fun, and an ice cream treat! Only $20 per student. (Click on the Instabuy tab.)

Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition

If you've been trying to purchase a PS5 for the last six months since its debut in November 2020, then you know that it's nearly impossible to get one! But the worldwide shortage of PS5s won't be a problem for this raffle winner! At $25, buy more than one raffle ticket and increase your chances to win this PS 5 Disc Edition! (Click on the Instabuy tab.)

Sponsor Lunch for Your Favorite Teacher

Treat your favorite teacher or POMS staff member to a catered lunch to show your appreciation. After the auction ends, you will receive a Google form to select your teacher(s) and they will receive notification of your purchase. Teachers/Staff will each get to choose their individual lunch item prior to the delivery date. (Click on the Instabuy tab.)

POMS 8th Grade Class of 2021

The 8th Grade Activities Committee is currently working on plans to celebrate our 8th Grade Class of 2021 (pending approval). Stay tuned for details.


The 8th Grade Activities Committee is also collecting photos of each 8th grader for a special recognition presentation to be held at the end of the school year.


Pleasesend us a photo of yourself showing us where you are heading to high school in the fall. You can wear a shirt displaying the school, make a sign, or some other creative way to show off your new school spirit!


We hope to get 100% participation so we can recognize each and every student! 


Please email your photo to 8thgradeactivites@pinoakpto.org or text it to (713) 443-4808. Deadline is May 7th


Be sure to include your name and house in the email or text message.

Order your School Supplies Today

School supply kits for the 2021-2022 school year are now on sale. Purchase your student's supplies now and make it easy for yourself when school starts. Use this link: https://1stday.sale/104263


Questions? Please contact the POMS PTO School Supplies Chairs.

Congrats to New NJHS Inductees


We are so proud to introduce our new NJHS Inductees:




Ishaan Agarwal
Sayf Elkousy
Joshua Mathiesen
Luna Al-RamahiValeria FloresJonas Mendoza
Caitlyn AlaviEzequiel GarzaMaisie Moncrief
Eliana AntonoffSimone GoffneyClaudia Moore
Ada AryaLaila HakkiSuman Muppavarapu
Nolan Aufdenspring
Sophia HamdaniEvan Onufer
Maya BairdChloe HansonRianah Patel
Zachary BangNatalia HarbisonHalle Pickelner
Cooper BayneAlia HassanEthan Piegari
Jules BeechEthan HeJayce Pierson
Harrison BroachEsther HeatonJonathan Reed
Matthew BurleighIsabella HicksSinha Revati
Caleb CarterAvantika IngoleFahed Rimawi
Carolina CastroNicolas JanAvery Robertson
Christian ChangReeve JenkinsMikel Sainz Garriz
Sage ChauNevaeh JosephNicholas Sanchez de Rojas
Melanie ChenIsabel KamerbeekReid Sasser
Audrey ChengSara KannanCarter Smith
Alexa ChoiJohn KonstanzerJulie Tang
Jimmy ChowLuca La NeveElizabeth Tobey
Hannah ChurchillAvery LeeSamantha Tran
Chloe ClementsKendace LeeHaasini Veerakumar
Yuval CohenMatthew LorchSophia Windham
Nia CovingtonIsabel LysterCatherine Xue
Christopher DaiKathryn Lyster
Kevin Xue
Aadri DattaCade MansourWyatt Young


2021-22 Bellaire Belles Applications and Tryouts

Calling all 8th graders! Bellaire Belles will have virtual audition for the 2021-2022 school year.

Tuesday, April 20th: Tryout Routine Posted on Website
Friday, April 23rd @ Noon: Audition Video Due

WEAR Black Bottoms, Black Top, Jazz Shoes, and attach your Audition Number to your outfit for your final audition video.

Click HERE for the 2021-2022 Bellaire Belles application. Please complete your application and submit your most recent report card by Tuesday, April 20. You will receive a tryout number after we receive your application.

For more information – bellairebelles.org/belles-tryouts/

Questions? Email cdenman@houstonisd.org

POMS STAAR Testing Information

Missed the STAAR testing information in the Charger Chatter? Click here to view all the dates, times, and schedule at POMS.

Deadline to Buy Your 2020-2021 Yearbook is April 30th

Get Your Copy: Pin Oak 2020-2021 yearbooks are available for purchase from Balfour for $50. We are documenting this year in a special way and there will be fewer copies available so preorder your book today! Deadline to purchase is April 30th.


Questions? Email Ms. Beckman at abeckman@houstonisd.org.

Visit the POMS Online School Store

Order your Charger polos, sweatshirts & spirit shirts through the POMS Online School Store! Yard signs, car magnets and umbrellas are now also available for order!

To order, log into your Membership Toolkit account (the same way you access school directory) or create a new account if you don't already have one. You can pay for your items through PayPal or with a credit/debit card.

Once you have purchased your items, you will be contacted by the school store volunteers regarding picking up the items.

Due to COVID restrictions, the physical store at school will remain closed until further notice.

Please email schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions.

Thank you for supporting POMS!

Reminder: School Dress Code

Students must wear our school colors each day. They can wear a polo, spirit shirt, t-shirt, or sweatshirt in grey, white, or royal blue. This is for supervision and safety reasons since students will be outside. All pants/shorts must be school appropriate length.

Reminder: No Deliveries to Front Office

Just a reminder that due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the front office is unable to accept deliveries for students. This includes parents dropping off lunches, instruments, etc. Thank you for your help in keeping our campus safe and healthy!

POMS Amazon Wish List

Our teachers are being diligent with cleaning the desks and work areas. If you would like to help us keep our campus safe and healthy by purchasing additional cleaning products, please see our Amazon Wish List. All items will be shipped directly to the school. Thank you!

Questions? Contact PTO President Tricia Onufer at president@pinoakpto.org.

Need Food, Clothing, Child Care, Rental Assistance, or Health & Human Services?

HISD Wraparound Services is here to help. Please see the following documents and complete a Student Assistance Form (SAF) found here.

Wraparound Services Contact Sheet

Wraparound Services Info Sheet English/Spanish

For more information, visit HISD Wraparound Services.

Questions? Contact Bruno Mesa.

Looking Ahead
Sunday, April 18
POMS "Bid From Your Bed" Pajama Jam - Auction 2021
Monday, April 19
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 20
POMS STAAR Testing: 7th Grade Writing
Monday, April 26
9:00a POMS PTO General Meeting
5:00p POMS Cheer Team Uniform Fitting for New Team
Friday, April 30
POMS End of 5th 6 Weeks
POMS Deadline to Order Yearbook
Friday, May 7
POMS Report Cards
Stay Connected
Ways to Give

Donate to Pin Oak Middle School PTO when you do your everyday shopping! All donations support excellence in education through activities and programs at Pin Oak Middle School.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to Pin Oak Middle School PTO.

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to Pin Oak Middle School PTO's earnings online.

We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners
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